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Just follow the instructions and make your make your own paper shako. Using black construction paper, a pair of safety scissors, white glue and some help with your parents, you can make a Stovepipe Shako similar to that worn by soldiers during the War of 1812. If you are a teacher and wish to use this project as a teaching aid, please feel free to do so with our compliments. Keep visiting the 49th Regiment's website for other additions from our activity book. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks for visiting.
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 The Shako cylinder (main body of the hat) and the top portion (the circle) that are glued together. |
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 This is the shako brim which is glued to the front of the shako cylinder. |
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 The brass shako plate is glued to the front / centre of the shako. The plume is glued to the top as shown in the picture at the top of the page. |
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 A reproduction shako as it appeared in 1812. |
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